Endangered Species Act Rollback: A federal rule set to take effect Sept. 14 would narrow what counts as “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, shifting focus away from habitat damage—sparking alarm from Georgia conservation groups. Oil Spill Preparedness: Rep. Rick Larsen is pressing the Coast Guard for answers after a proposed Canadian oil pipeline would terminate near Point Roberts, raising concerns for nearby waters. Public Health & Climate Links: Health officials warn that a string of outbreaks is worsening amid funding cuts and vaccine resistance, while researchers say mold-related illness may rise as climate-driven disasters increase damp, contaminated conditions. Wildfire Smoke Reality Check: Commentary and reporting highlight how climate-driven wildfire seasons are intensifying smoke impacts across borders, with policy debates following. Clean School Buses: Duval County Public Schools will add 26 electric school buses funded through EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, cutting emissions for daily routes. Data Centers & Power: Veolia was selected to run a 350-MW grid-independent microgrid for an Ohio AI data center campus, aiming to reduce strain on the local grid and improve resilience. Coastal & Cultural Protection: World Monument Fund named New Orleans an “irreplaceable” heritage landscape, warning sea-level rise and land loss threaten historic neighborhoods.